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Report: Steelers Afraid DE Stephon Tuitt Tore Biceps

Stephon Tuitt signed a $61 million extension Saturday, but now the Steelers are afraid he tore his biceps, according to ESPN.

The Steelers are concerned that defensive end Stephon Tuitt tore his biceps Sunday against the Browns, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

According to Schefter, Tuitt will have an MRI Monday, and if his biceps is torn, he will be done for the season.

On Saturday, Tuitt signed a five-year, $61 million extension with Pittsburgh.

Tuitt, 24, is in his fourth season. He was a second-round pick in 2014 out of Notre Dame.